Metung Yacht Racing Club
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Sailing Season 2013 – 2014
The Organising Authority is Metung Yacht Racing Club Inc
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RULES
1.1
The racing will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016.
1.2
T he Prescriptions and Special Regulations of Yachting Australia will apply.
1.3
The Handicap Systems as described in MYRC Handicap Rules 2013/2014 will apply
1.4
Class rules will apply where boats are racing as a class.
1.5
Boats sailing to class rules shall display the correct sail numbers as recorded on their class register.
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
2.1
The safety category for all races except the Storm Point race is Cat 7, modified as follows:
2.2
All crew shall wear a PFD 1 or PFD2 at all times whilst afloat. This changes rule 1.2 and YA Special
Regulation Part 1, 5.01.1(e)
2.3
All boats shall carry a VHF radio and keep a listening watch on VHF 72 at all times whilst afloat. This
changes YA Special Regulation Part 1, 3.25.2
2.4
In addition to the above requirements, navigation lights, as set out in Special Regulation 3.23.2 and
3.23.3, either a permanent installation or a non-permanent type as set out in 3.23.4, shall be carried
for the Storm Point race.
2.5
(a)
(b)
Race Entry/Sign On / Sign Off
Club Start.
Boats shall enter the race and sign on before going to the racing area by completing the appropriate
fields on the form available at the clubhouse. Boats shall sign off after returning to their moorings or to
shore by completing the appropriate fields on the form available at the clubhouse.
Boat Start.
Boats shall enter the race and sign on before going to the racing area by completing the appropriate
fields on the form available at the clubhouse. Boats shall sign on by passing the stern of the race
committee vessel on starboard tack, hailing their sail number, and receiving an acknowledgement
from the race committee. Boats shall sign off after returning to their moorings or to shore by
completing the appropriate fields on the form available at the clubhouse.
2.6
A boat that retires from a race shall notify the race committee as soon as possible.
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NOTICES TO COMPETITORS
Notices to competitors will be posted on the official notice board which is the board on the northern
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CHANGES TO SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Any change to the sailing instructions will be posted before 0900 on the day it will take effect, except
that any change to the schedule of races will be posted by 2000 one week before it will take effect.
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5.1
SIGNALS MADE ASHORE
Signals made ashore will be displayed from the signal mast in front of the club house
5.2
When flag AP is displayed ashore, ‘1 minute’ is replaced with ‘not less than 30 minutes’ in the race
signal AP.
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SCHEDULE OF RACES
The schedule of races is as set out in the Notice of Race for each event or series conducted during the
season.
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CLASS FLAGS
Division 1
Division 2 (Classic Wooden Boats)
Etchells
Dragons
Code Flag V
Code Flag G
Red Etchells insignia on white background
Dragon insignia on white background
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RACING AREAS
Attachment A shows the location of racing areas which include Bancroft Bay, Reeve Channel, Lake
King, McMillan Strait, and Lake Victoria as far as Loch Sport (not shown)
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THE COURSES
The diagrams in Attachment B show the courses, including the approximate angles between legs, the
order in which marks are to be passed, and the side on which each mark is to be left.
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10.1
MARKS
Marks 1,2 and 3 will be orange cylindrical inflatable buoys labelled A,B and C in alphabetical order.
10.2
The starting and finishing marks (mark 4 for some courses) will be a yellow conical Port Authority
speed restriction buoy.
10.3
The following navigation marks are marks of various courses (Lat and Long are approx)
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11.1
Point King Light – Raymond
Island
370 53’.0 S
1470 46’.5 E
Fort King Light – Raymond
Island
370 53’.8 S
1470 44’.2 E
Montague Point Light –
Raymond Island
370 55’.5 S
1470 43’.2 E
Harrington Point Light –
Raymond Island
370 55’.8 S
1470 44’.0 E
Carstairs Bank Light – Lake
Victoria
370 55’.5 S
1470 45’.5 E
AREAS THAT ARE OBSTRUCTIONS
Navigation marks such as channel marks, isolated danger marks and cardinal marks, are designated
obstructions and shall be left on the side indicated by their navigational meaning, whether they are
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included in the course description or not. The shoal ground or danger that they mark is also designated
as an obstruction.
Particular attention is drawn to shoal ground at the western end of Flannigan Is including the waters
south of Flannigan Is and Pelican Is, shoal ground off Luderick Point, shoal ground at Carstairs Bank
and adjacent waters between Sperm Whale Head and Woolaston Bay / Round Head and shoal ground
along the north shore of Raymond Is between Fort King Lt and Point King Lt.
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12.1
THE START
Races may be started from the Metung Yacht Club clubhouse – ‘Club Starts’ – or from a race
committee boat – ‘Boat Starts’.
12.2
(a)
Club Starts
Races will be started by using rule 26 except that the visual signals will be made with coloured lights
on the club house as follows. This changes rule 26.12.2
Warning
Minutes
before
Starting
Signal
Sound
green
red
yellow
Warning
5
1
on
on
on
Preparatory
4
1
on
on
One-minute
1
1 long
on
Start
0
1
Individual recall
1
General Recall
2
on
on
(b)
Other race signals will be made in accordance with Race Signals and displayed from the signal mast in
front of the club house.
(c)
The starting line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on the marina opposite the club
house and the starting mark to the east.
Boat Starts:
Races will be started by using rule 26.
The starting line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on the race committee boat at the
starboard end and the port-end starting mark.
12.3
(a)
(b)
(c)
No later than the warning signal, the race committee signal boat may display the approximate
compass bearing of the first leg.
(d)
After a long postponement, to alert boats that a race or sequence of races will begin soon, an orange
flag will be displayed with one sound for at least four minutes before a warning signal is displayed.
12.4
A boat starting later than 4 minutes after her starting signal will be scored Did Not Start without a
hearing. This changes rules A4 and A5.
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12.1
CHANGE OF THE NEXT LEG OF THE COURSE
To change the next leg of the course, the race committee will move the original mark (or the finishing
line) to a new position.
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13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
SHORTEN COURSE
For Division 1 courses will be shortened in accordance with rule 32.2.
The shorten course signal may also be broadcast on VHF channel 72.
For Division 2 (Classic Wooden Boats) the shorten course signal will only be broadcast on VHF
Channel 72.
Boats not finishing within 20 minutes after the shorten course signal is made, will be scored DNF.
This changes rules 32, 35 and Race Signals
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14.1
THE FINISH
Club Finish
14.2
14.3
The finishing line will be between the window at the north east corner of the club house and the start
/ finish mark.
Boat finish
The finishing line will be between a staff displaying an orange flag on the race committee boat and the
port end finishing mark.
Where the course has been shortened at a mark, the finishing line will be between a staff displaying an
orange flag on the race committee boat and the mark.
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PENALTY SYSTEM
15.1
For Division 1, rule 44.1 is changed so that the Two-Turns Penalty is replaced by the One-Turn
Penalty, except that the penalty for an infringement that occurs within the zone at a mark is
unchanged.
15.2
For Division 2 (Classic Wooden Boats), rule 44.1 is changed so that the Two-Turns Penalty is
replaced by the One-Turn Penalty.
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TIME LIMITS AND TARGET TIMES
16.1
Time limits are as follows:
(a)
Courses 7 to 10 nm:
Time Limit: 3 hours
(b)
Courses 10 to 12 nm:
Time limit: 4 hours
(c)
16.2
Courses greater than 12 nm:
Sunset
Boats failing to finish within the time limit or 60 minutes after the first boat sails the course and
finishes, whichever is the longer, will be scored DNF without a hearing. For races greater than 12nm,
boats failing to finish before sunset will be scored DNF without a hearing. This changes rules 35, A4 and
A5.
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17.1
PROTESTS AND REQUESTS FOR REDRESS
Protest forms are available at the bar. Protests and requests for redress or reopening shall be
delivered there within the appropriate time limit.
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17.2
For each class, the protest time limit is 90 minutes after the last boat has finished the last race of the
day.
17.3
Breaches of instructions 18, 19, 20 and 23 will not be grounds for a protest by a boat. This changes rule
60.1(a). Penalties for these breaches may be less than disqualification if the protest committee so
decides. The scoring abbreviation for a discretionary penalty imposed under this instruction will be
DPI.
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EQUIPMENT AND MEASUREMENT CHECKS
A boat or equipment may be inspected at any time for compliance with the eligibility criteria in the
Notice of Race and these Sailing Instructions. Boats not complying will be subject to protest by the
Race Committee. The penalty for non-compliance may be less than disqualification at the discretion of
the jury.
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TRASH DISPOSAL
Boats shall not put trash in the water. Trash shall be brought ashore and disposed of in the bins
provided. Minor items may be placed aboard support and race committee boats.
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20.1
RADIO COMMUNICATION
Except in an emergency, a boat shall neither make radio transmissions while racing nor receive radio
communications not available to all boats. This restriction also applies to mobile telephones.
Boats shall keep a listening watch on VHF channel 72 for communications from the Race Committee.
20.2
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PRIZES
Prizes will be given as described in the Notice of Race for the respective series.
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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Competitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See rule 4, Decision to Race. The
organizing authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death
sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the races.
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INSURANCE
Each participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurance with a minimum cover
of $10,000,000 per event.
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ATTACHMENT A
RACING AREA
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ATTACHMENT B
COURSES
Course 1 (Numeral Pennant 1)
Start – 1 –2B – start / finish line –1 –2 – Finish
1
Distance from mark 2 to mark 1 is approximately
1.8 nm
START / FINISH
2
45°
Course 2 (Numeral Pennant 2)
1
Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – start / finish – 1 – 3 – Finish
Distance from mark 2 to mark 1
is approximately 0.8 nm
90°
2
START / FINISH
3
45°
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Course 3 (Numeral Pennant 3)
Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 2 – 3 – Finish
Approx 5.0 nm
Course 4 (Numeral Pennant 4)
Start – 1 – 2 – 4 – 1 – 2 – Finish
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Approx 4.5 nm
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Course 5 (Numeral Pennant 5)
Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 2 – 3 – Finish
Approx 5.0 nm
Course 6 (Numeral Pennant 6)
Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 2 – 3 – 1 – Finish
Approx 8.0 nm
Note:
1. Mark 1 may be laid in the area between Shaving Point and 100m off Metung Hotel.
2. Marks 2 and 3 will be located on the circumference of a circle approx 1.2 nm 2000 from Tambo Bluff, in
the arcs shown, depending upon the wind direction. The bearing from Mark 2 to Mark 3 will be
broadcast by the race committee.
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Course 7 (Numeral Pennant 7)
Start – 1 – 2 – 3 – 2 – 3 – 1 – Finish
Approx 8.0 nm
Note:
1. Mark 1 may be laid in the area between Shaving Point and 100m off Metung Hotel.
2. Marks 2 and 3 will be located on the circumference of a circle approx 1.2 nm 2000 from Tambo Bluff, in
the arcs shown, depending upon the wind direction. The bearing from Mark 2 to Mark 3 will be
broadcast by the race committee.
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Course 8 (Numeral Pennant 8)
8A - Outward leg
Start (MYC Club Start) – Carstairs Bank Light (pass) – Harrington Point Light – Montague Point Light
– Finish (GLYC)
NOTE: NO SPINNAKERS TO BE FLOWN IN THE 5 KNOT ZONE IN MCMILLAN STRAIT
Approx 8.5 nm
8B - Homeward leg
Start (GLYC) – Fort King Light – Point King Light – Finish (MYC)
Approx 8.0 nm
NOTE: NO SPINNAKERS TO BE FLOWN IN THE 5 KNOT ZONE IN MCMILLAN STRAIT
Course 9 (Numeral Pennant 9)
Start (MYC Club Start) – Carstairs Bank Light (pass) – Harrington Point Light – Montague Point Light
– Fort King Light – Point King Light – Finish (MYC)
Approx 17 nm
NOTE: NO SPINNAKERS TO BE FLOWN IN THE 5 KNOT ZONE IN MCMILLAN STRAIT
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